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The 2013 Redhouse River Mile saw Jeffreys Bay resident Mally Richards (79 yrs) set a world record when he completed his 60th Mile, a record that will probably never be beaten. Mally has also been honoured by the International Open Water Hall of Fame for his achievement. Warm water, sunny skies and a light wind […]

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South Africa’s oldest open water swim event, the Redhouse River Mile was a one man show as veteran swimmer from Jeffreys Bay; Mally Richards swam his 59th mile. This is a record that will probably never be beaten. Another Jeffreys Bay swimmer, Brenton Williams also established a new record at the Redhouse Mile by becoming […]

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World 10 K Open Water swim champion, Chad Ho, claimed his hat trick of wins in the 87th SPAR Redhouse River Mile on Sunday at Cannonville on the Sundays River. Ho won the event by over a minute to cement his status as Africa’s top open water swimmer over any distance. Aquabear’s Andrew Fisher got […]